Social and behavioural sciences not elsewhere classified
A field of study in social sciences, journalism and information
Vocational or degree?Mostly higher education1 in 10 train through vocational routes in the EU: 29,000 finished vocational training and 331,000 higher education in this field (2024). Figures for the wider field.Eurostat
Do graduates use it?59% in a matching jobof social science graduates with a degree in the EU work in a job that matches what they studied. After vocational training: 37% (small sample).All social science fields · Eurostat 2024
Do they find work?87% in workof people who finished higher education in the last 1 to 3 years in the EU (2025). Vocational training: 80%. General upper secondary only: 67%.All fields · Eurostat
What you'd learn
Sustainable development goalsPersonal reflection techniques based on feedbackAstrologyHumanitarian aidElective astrologyHorary astrology
The knowledge areas ESCO files under this field, those most needed by jobs first. Actual programmes vary by school and country.
Where it can lead
1 job uses what this field teaches.
| Job | Prospects | Pay | Usual study | AI exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrologer | Average | Below average | Vocational | Low |
Jobs that need the knowledge this field teaches (ESCO), closest match first. This is not a record of where graduates actually end up: no EU-wide data says that per field.
Where to study
927 institutions in the EU offer social science bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.